MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-218) [Paperback]

Rory McCaw (Author), Alan Simpson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072224339 | ISBN-13: 978-0072224337 | Publication Date: June 26, 2002 | Edition: 1

The only classroom-based training and self-assessment system! Osborne's MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide provides 100% complete coverage of all objectives for exam 70-218. Based on 300,000+ hours of IT training experience, the book contains hundreds of practice exam questions and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials and lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine.

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From the Back Cover

The Only Certification Study System Based on 300,000+ Hours of IT Training Experience

• 100% Complete Coverage--All official test objectives for exam 70-218 are covered in detail
• Hands-on Exercises--Step-by-step instruction modeled after classroom labs
• Exam Watch--Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam topics and how to answer them correctly
• Three Types of Practice Questions--Knowledge, scenario, and lab-based questions, all with in-depth answers
• From the Classroom--Discussions of important issues direct from the classroom

Full coverage of the topics you need to review, including how to:

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot the network infrastructure
• Implement and troubleshoot name resolution
• Create and configure DNS zones
• Install and authorize DHCP servers
• Configure and implement Active Directory and Group Policies
• Share and publish folders and printers
• Manage software with Group Policy
• Diagnose problems with Remote Access policy priority
• Configure Terminal Services for Remote Administration or Application Server mode
• Configure Network Address Translation and Internet Connection Sharing

INCLUDED ON THE CD-ROM:

CD Training

• MasterSim--More than 30 interactive Windows simulations give hands on experience
• CertCams--Instructional step-by-step video animation with audio
• Electronic book--Searchable version of the Study Guide
• Bonus Chapter--40+ pages on service packs and hot fixes

Master Exam

• Complete Practice Exam--Exclusive 70-218 certification exam simulation with questions found only on the CD-ROM
• Detailed Answers--Explain why the correct options are right and why the incorrect options are wrong
• Score Report--Provides overall assessment of performance and indicates subject areas requiring further study

PLUS:

(with free on-line registration)

• LearnKey Training--Includes MCSA interactive video training session #1
• MasterExam--Additional MCSA certification exam simulation download

About the Author

Alan Simpson is the author of more than 80 computer books published throughout the world in more than a dozen languages. His award-winning titles have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and are best known for their light, engaging style and clear, straightforward approach to technical subjects. Alan has written books on operating sys-tems (DOS, Windows, Linux), Internet (HTML, JavaScript), databases, spreadsheets, word processing programs, and more. Prior to becoming an author, Alan worked as a software consultant, programmer, and teacher.

Product Details

• Paperback: 992 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (June 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072224339
• ISBN-13: 978-0072224337
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,147,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seems to be the complete package -, October 16, 2002

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-218) (Paperback)

Microsoft's MCSA certification is fastly becoming the certification to obtain for those in the Network Administration positions. While the 70-218 exam seems to cover a great deal of material it's good to know that there is manuals out there that can help you study.

With over 95 exercises, over 15 labs and over 500 practice questions and half of the book dealing with troubleshooting, this is an excellent good user guide for both self study and in the classroom. What the authors have done is completely covered each objective and the overall result is one of the best guides on the market today.

From installing DNS to configuration of DHCP to working with group policies and server administration there is more than enough information and exercises to keep you very busy. I like the fact that this book is setup in a manner that allows you to work at your pace and also repeat lessons as you need to.

The cdrom included is also an added bonus; unlike most cds I have seen this one include videos so you can learn by watching. You also have the ability to take several practice exams before going live and they include and e-book; which has an added chapter for hotfixes and services packs.

Something new added to the Cd is the Master Exam, like no other software I have seen before. This software has very detailed explanations and they stay away from the Microsoft "most correct" answer type questions.

With the Master exam you can also download a 70-218 a simulation from LearnKey, again adding greater value to the overall package. With everything included you have the total package, about the only it doesn't do is take the exam for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THANKS Rory McCaw, September 12, 2002

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AJ Anderson (West Palm Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-218) (Paperback)

This book greatly assisted me in preparing for the 70-218 exam.

This book went well beyond the scope of the certification objectives and offered valuable insight into concepts I need to know in my daily administration.

This is just one book written by Rory McCaw, that I have enjoyed reading. His writing style and tone make it easy to read and comprehend and I truly appreciate the technical accuracy. Kudos to the technical editors!

I am enthusiastically awaiting the update version of this book for .NET. I would love to sit in one of Rory's classes if he is ever in my area.

I have had the opportunity to hear Rory present for Microsoft on Microsoft Operations Manager and High Availability and bought his book immediately afterwards

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, May 21, 2003

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Mark Hammons (Hamilton, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-218) (Paperback)

While working on my MCSE certification, I happened to select this book for the "70-218 MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment", and I'm sure glad I did. While not an in depth reference guide, this book was more than adequate as a guide to the exam, which is its intended function. I appreciated not rehashing binary conversion, and as it turned out, there was very little binary on my exam, which I passed. I found it to be an easy read, with good examples and thought provoking review questions. I especially liked the "2-Minute Drill" included at the end of each chapter.

The included practice test did a good job of instilling the exam topics, but with a total of just 70 questions, there could have been more. Also, the Examination Score report didn't actually give you a section analysis, which would have been good for review. While there are probably better practice exams available, the one included will certainly do the job. I did like the answer guide which explains the correct answers for questions you missed, and the reference section available during the "open book" test, which explains why each answer is right or wrong, helping you to understand the logic.

If you're looking for a study guide for the 70-218 exam, I would certainly recommend "MCSA Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-218), by Alan Simpson, Rory McCaw".